Bush backs Kremlin shakeup during vacation card
President Bush voiced strong support for Kremlin changes, saying reforms move toward U S policy goals. He noted new Soviet cabinet picks are moderates and stressed not to comment on specifics while praising democracy and self determination amid Moscow upheaval. He warned against overreacting to personnel moves and pledged to stay in touch without interference.
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Soviet Republics Face Turmoil After Coup Attempts
AP dispatch from Moscow reports Friday turmoil across the Soviet Union with Armenia pushing for autonomy, Azerbaijan clashing at Popular Front HQs and an explosion in Baku. Baltic nations mark Molotov anniversary as Lenin statues are removed. Georgia cites pressure amid coup, Nazarbayev bans Communist elites in Kazakhstan. Yeltsin suspends Russian Communist Party and publications. government shakeups follow.
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